HOTEL DESCRIPTION

The Westin Sydney is an award winning, five star hotel set in the heart of Sydney’s central business district. Part of the redevelopment of Sydney’s historic General Post Office on Martin Place, this luxurious hotel is surrounded by Sydney’s most exclusive designer shopping, best restaurants, theatres and nightlife, and is close to attractions like Darling Harbour, the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The Westin Sydney offers luxury hotel accommodation with modern, spacious guest rooms and suites, all featuring Heavenly Beds®. Business travellers will appreciate the expansive meeting and conference space including a ballroom that accommodates up to 1200 guests, and a full service business center.

ROOM FEATURES

Our oversized rooms in the contemporary tower or historic heritage wing, each feature Westin's famous "Heavenly Bed®", along with restaurants, bars, expansive conference facilities and Westin's innovative "Service Express", one call does it all, make The Westin Sydney, the only place for the discerning traveller to stay.

The Westin Sydney offers travellers the choice of two distinctive styles of luxury accommodation yet all have the following features in common:

Θ Choice of one king or two double beds
Θ Expansive bathroom with separate bath and shower
Θ 2 styles of bathrobe
Θ State of the art work station with Guest Net infra-red keyboard access to the internet via the television, halogen     down lighting and 2 dataports
Θ 68cm cable and stereo television
Θ Individual in-room climate control
Θ Iron and ironing board
Θ In-room safes
Θ Mini-bar
Θ Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
Θ Control panel featuring a doorbell and illuminated do not disturb and please make up my room signs

Tower Rooms The majority of The Westin Sydney’s 416 accommodation rooms are situated in the recent addition to the former GPO, the 31 storey tower building. These contemporary rooms feature floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking Sydney’s CBD and have a fresh, crisp décor of stainless steel, aquamarine glass, pale wood and neutral fabrics. Westin Executive Club®. Floors 28 to 31 of the tower accommodate the 38 Executive Club Rooms. Travellers who chose this level of accommodation also receive complimentary use of The Health Club, a complimentary clothing press, one hour complimentary use of the Executive Lounge boardroom plus access to the Club Lounge for complimentary continental breakfast as well as evening drinks and canapes.

Executive Suites. The tower hosts 17 Executive suites of impeccable design. Features include separate bedroom and lounge room, entrance foyer and bathroom overlooking the cityscape.

The Presidential Suite. An impressive high security suite on the 31st floor of the hotel covering with floor to ceiling glass on 2 sides, kitchen, guest bathroom and circular lounge area for entertaining.

Heritage Rooms. Steeped in history, the 50 rooms in the Heritage Wing are all slightly unique in design, carved from the original three floors of the heritage listed GPO building. Featuring high ceilings and antique window fittings, these rooms have the classic charm and personal décor of an elegant residence.

Heritage Long Suite. An exquisite step back in time to an era long forgotton. This suite was the former postmasters residence and is a graceful mix of grandeur and style. The suite covers an enormous 186 square metres and features a four poster bed, dining table for 6 people in an expansive living area, two bathrooms, ornate entry foyer and the original postmasters writing desk from 1874. Must be seen to be believed.

HOTEL FACILITIES & AMENITIES

Mosaic Restaurant is located on level one of The Westin Sydney. Al fresco dining is is available on the large open balcony under the sunny glass atrium overlooking the grand old GPO forecourt. Mosaic is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Bar. The Bar is one of Sydney’s hot spots. The central location, in the foyer of The Westin Sydney, has turned this elegant venue into a popular place to meet and relax in style. Designed in light wood panelling with an intimate yet open plan lounge, The Bar extends on a raised platform into the bustling area of the atrium courtyard. The Bar’s snack menu is available from 11.30am to 11pm and provides the perfect alternative to a midday or evening meal. The menu features items such as traditional caesar salad, selection of gourmet sandwiches, soup, cheese platter and an antipasto bar.

The Lounge. The Lounge provides a relaxed atmosphere and uncluttered style. Open daily from 2.30-5pm, the high-backed armchairs and filtered light from the atrium are the perfect backdrop for a stylish afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and mini-pastries.

The Health Club. As a guest of The Westin Sydney, temporary membership is granted to this independently owned, exclusive members only Health Club. For only $20 per visit, guests may access the latest in cardio equipment, user-friendly, pin-loaded resistance training machines, group exercise classes including step and spin classes, 13m heated indoor swimming pool and steam room.

Joh Bailey Hair and Day Spa. Joh Bailey Hair & Day Spa provides comprehensive treatment programs designed to completely attend to your body, skin, hair and nail maintenance. The only way to truly pamper your body and soothe the soul. Retail. An entire floor of exquisite shopping awaits you under the atrium of No 1 Martin Place. Without leaving the building, visit famous designer labels including Anthea Crawford, Max & Co or Versace Classic, purchase some cigars, cash some travellers cheques at the currency exchange or even post a letter at Australia Post.

GPO Food Emporium. Features restaurants, specialty food and wine stores and reminiscent of the chic inner city lifestyle choices of New York and London.


More and more meeting planners are acknowledging the fact that The Westin Sydney is the hotel of choice for the MICE market. With the most comprehensive hotel banquet and catering facilities in the city, the Westin can stage anything from spectacular functions in the Grand or Heritage Ballroom, to a series of private meetings in one of the eight meeting rooms that make up the Heritage Conference Centre.

LOCATION

The Westin Sydney, located in the heritage listed redevelopment of the General Post Office, originally constructed in 1887, can only be described as Sydney's most prestigious address. Flanked on either side by Sydney's famous Pitt and George Street, overlooking Martin Place, the hotel is just minutes to Pitt Street Mall and Queen Victoria Building shopping, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Darling Harbour.